Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs said: “Parents everywhere are sad/relieved/overjoyed to see their children heading back to school this week, and to congratulate themselves for surviving a summer with their little bundles of joy/terror around the house, it’s the perfect time to be planning a winter break – with or without the kids!

"We’ve launched a massive seat sale, with 20% off up to 2 million seats for travel from November 1 – December 15 and from January 8 – 31. This amazing offer will end at midnight (24:00hrs) on Sunday, September 3 so customers should log on quickly and treat themselves to a winter break today.”